#defamer #michaelovitz

Defamer is Gawker's column from Hollywood. Edited by Richard Rushfield, it covers what's on the screen as well as the behind-the-scenes gossip that's too juicy for the trades.

Gawker

FAQ. Include # before tag:

#tips, #stalker, #crosstalk, #internalmemos, etc.

more about #defamer

beefer: Open on kitchen. Marg is standing with the fridge door open, angry, one hand on her hip with an annoyed expression. Turns and yells to the living roo... more »

El_Gato: At Yale, there is also an a capella group called The Spizzwinks. I'm not even kidding. I think that Tim Urban kid or whatever his name is should from ... more »

Sandogg: The only former boy bander I would consider ever having been A-list is Ricky Martin. Sure, everyone knows he's gay, but has he ever officially come o... more »

NerD: Blattella: Team Pie is not amused. more »

Pope John Peeps II: Well that was fucking retarded. Back to my regular schedule of not watching the insufferable Lost, and pining away for True Blood. more »

#thenegotiator

Ari Emanuel Doesn't Match Up to Mike Ovitz in New Late Night War

Ari Emanuel has fashioned himself as the most powerful agent in Hollywood since Mike Ovitz's terrible reign. And as Conan O'Brien's prime defender against NBC, he's found himself in the exact same position as the zen warrior of Beverly Hills. More »

#moguls

Ari Emanuel Will Rule Hollywood as Its New Jesus

Superagent Ari Emanuel, brother of Rahm, has been getting lots of glowing press lately. Remember when the New York Times genuflected at his altar on their front page? Now The Independent is breathlessly touting his plans to single-handedly reinvent Hollywood. More »

#caa

#endeavor